roof
beginnerA1/ruːf/ · roof
The upper structure or covering of a building.
Meanings
The upper structure or covering of a building.
ایک عمارت کی اوپر کی ساخت یا ڈھانچہ۔
چھت
chhat
Common Collocations
- flat roof
- pitched roof
- roof garden
Example Sentences
The roof of the house was damaged during the storm.
طوفان کے دوران گھر کی چھت کو نقصان پہنچا۔
Toofan ke doran ghar ki chhat ko nuqsan pohncha.
We need to replace the old roof with a new one.
ہمیں پرانی چھت کو نئی چھت سے تبدیل کرنا ہوگا۔
Humein purani chhat ko nai chhat se tabdeel karna hoga.
The roof provides shelter from the rain and sun.
چھت بارش اور سورج سے پناہ فراہم کرتی ہے۔
Chhat barish aur sooraj se panaah faraham karti hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'roof' as the 'cover' for your 'home'.
Imagine a house with a distinct peaked roof.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hrof" — top covering of a house
First known use: 12th century
The term has been used since ancient times to denote the upper covering of buildings. It has cognates in several Germanic languages.